Length vs mpg, pups vs 48ft trailer. Which is better?
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I've been driving a while. All ways 53 foot some reffer. But mostly dry box. I know on the flat side of the industry the mpg is always changing. I never hear much about the shorter boxes thou.
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Every wall that hits air drops mpg, but once that air is moved the continuous drag is negligent.
So a 13'6" trailer @ 28ft will be worse that a 12' @ 48ft trailer. The further the trailer is from the wall in front of it also means more air drops behind and when the next wall hits, there is more air to move. For example a super long wheelbase tractor will always get worse mpg than a tractor with the trailer tucked up next to the cab.KB3MMX, Bean Jr. and feldsforever Thank this. -
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Simple answer is no, or the mega's would use them.Vampire, feldsforever, KB3MMX and 1 other person Thank this. -
I have pulled both 53ft stepdeck 48ft stepdeck . 53 flat and 48flat. Id say in flatbed there is no definitive answer because it changes with weight and shape of load.... I wouldnt think length would play much a factor as weight or region of country u run.
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